IFC Debates Budget Allocation and Student Fees for 2015-2016

By JACK ARMSTRONG News Editor The Incidental Fee Committee (IFC) is one of the most important student organizations on campus that many probably don’t know much about. Most students who are not heavily involved in extracurricular activities or athletics don’t have...

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Thefts Increase Sharply on Western’s Campus

Thefts Increase Sharply on Western’s Campus

By JACK ARMSTRONG News Editor   The campus community at Western has been experiencing a recent rise in reported thefts. The Public Safety Office issued a campus-wide email earlier in the week detailing some basic measures that students can take to ensure that...

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Clubs come together for social issues

Clubs come together for social issues

By AMANDA CLARKE Staff Writer The Criminal Justice Club and the Black Student Union will be collaborating to host “Discussing Ferguson: Lessons Learned and Underlying Social Issues” on Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Pacific Room of the Werner University Center (WUC). “It...

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Monmouth Momiji open for business

Monmouth Momiji open for business

By KATRINA PENAFLOR Campus Life Editor The much anticipated sushi restaurant, Momiji, finally opened its doors last Friday, Jan. 16. Momiji already holds a popular location in Salem, but the new restaurant, located on the corner of West Main Street and Monmouth...

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ASWOU presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

ASWOU presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

By KATRINA PENAFLOR Campus Life Editor The Associated Students of Western Oregon University organized a performance of the cult hit “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6p.m. The movie adaption centers on the couple Janet Weiss and Brad Major,...

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Facebook-like  program brings campus together

Facebook-like program brings campus together

By ALLISON OPSON- CLEMENT News Editor Beginning this term, students have access to OrgSync, a system coordinating clubs and organizations on campus, including a comprehensive calendar. According to Kara Kelsey, ASWOU’s director of clubs and organizations, the goal is...

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‘Perfect storm’  incapacitates  campus computer network

‘Perfect storm’ incapacitates campus computer network

By ALLISON OPSON-CLEMENT News Editor   Western’s network was down from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, because of a router overload due to increased traffic, partly because of an external hacking attempt; the campus system was restored by University...

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Western Oregon staff member performs in “Dr. Dolittle”

Western Oregon staff member performs in “Dr. Dolittle”

BY JENNIFER HALLEY CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR   For this weekend only, Salem’s community theatre, Pentacle Theatre, is presenting the musical “Dr. Dolittle,” at Central High School in Independence. Patrick Moser, interim director of Werner University Center, is one of...

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